Same Stuff Different Day

Still playing around with the ATC technique book. I liked the idea of the string, but didn't really care for the author's example. She had knotted and wound string around a card, secured it with gel medium, added photos and then slapped paint over everything. My ATC was inspired by a nautical example in the book. Just got to love a man in uniform. And any BV fan knows the answer to the question. Send him to Red's until he's shanghaied. Send him to Red's until he's shanghaied. Send him to Red's until he's shanghaied earlye in the morning.

The magazine and gesso technique was just too fun. I doodled accessories on all the chicks.

The last card for the day was done using a Krylon leafing pen which acts as a resist to the water color. I think I'd like to try a larger version of this piece. The lettering needs to be planned out and executed better.

One thing I enjoy about ATC is other than a size restriction, there are no rules. Anything goes especially since these cards are for me and not an exchange. I've tried keeping an artist book, but somehow the white page, bound in a nice book is daunting. And then all the what ifs. What if I make a mistake? What if I hate it? What if...

The Young One has a sketch book. She let me take a peek at it. I told her I admire her spotaneity and creativity. Somewhere along the way, I lost the ability to just do it. Just put something down on the paper. No planning, no judging, no grade. Just get in there with line and color. Maybe the ATCs are a step in that direction.

Btw, the sun was out today though stormy weather is predicted for the end of the week. The SAD light was shippped which may be a relief for some of you.